Stories by Melissa S. Finley

Woman accused of stealing Blue Bell woman’s identity, as well as her HELOC funds

Yanping Li, of Queens, NY, will face Magisterial District Judge Suzan Leonard on June 27 to answer to felony charges …

Celebrate Independence Day throughout the Greater Philadelphia area

Check out our primer for the fireworks, parades and events to celebrate the 4th of July.

Ambler Borough agrees to lease renewal with Head Start program

A new lease for the coming 2024-25 school year was drafted, as the Montgomery County Intermediate Unit wishes to keep …

Bus-arm cameras approved for use in Ambler, Wissahickon School District

Wissahickon School District and Ambler Police entered into an agreement with Bus Patrol America LLC to increase the safety measures …

Ambler Borough upgrading safety features at Wastewater Treatment Plant

As part of an ongoing project to improve the Ambler Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP), two new additions were discussed at …

Open Gym nights to be hosted at Ambler Borough Hall on Mondays through summer

Councilwoman Jennifer Henderson announced at the recent Ambler Borough Council Meeting that open gym nights would be held on Monday …

New Pickering Field Sidewalk Project in Ambler to be underway soon

The timeframe for the project to be concluded was between three and six weeks.

Vendor spaces and sponsorship opportunities remain for Lower Gwynedd’s annual ‘Fall Fest’

Slated for Saturday, Sept. 21 from noon to 5 p.m., the bustling event is likely to attract many surrounding residents.

Nominations open for Lower Gwynedd’s ‘Going Green Award’ for 2024

Any Lower Gwynedd residents, businesses, community groups, or educational entities in the township are welcome to apply.

Summer Concert Series to return to Lower Gwynedd

“This year we have changed locations to Pen Ambler Park,” said Sandi L. Feight-Hicks, Recreation Director for the Lower Gwynedd …

Upper Dublin Commissioners table vote on the Open Space EIT Ballot Referendum

The topic will now appear on the July agenda to decide of the EIT ballot referendum should be added.

Wissahickon Valley Historical Society withdraws request to place Freight House in borough lot

The Wissahickon Valley Historical Society is seeking to save the historical structure, which may be demolished as SEPTA makes plans …

Ambler Council seat opens in Ward 3 as Welch moves out of borough

Ambler Borough Councilwoman Haley Welch will soon be moving out of the borough, forcing her to vacate her seat.

Community Active Response Team now active in Upper Dublin

Thus far, since the creation of the CART team, there have been two needs, including a fire that occurred on …

UDSD seeks new Diector of Communications

The Personnel Committee recommended this action May 20.

Upper Dublin Commissioners vote ‘no’ on putting 530 Virginia to bid

The discussion on the parcel lasted almost five hours.

Proposed final budget carries 2.07% tax increase for Upper Dublin School District

The board will vote on the proposed budget during their June 24 meeting.

Upper Dublin School District honors long-term employees, retirees

The Upper Dublin School District Board of Directors took time out during a recent meeting to recognize those serving the …

Wissahickon School Board unanimously passes budget with 4.87% tax increase

During the public board meeting on June 3, Wissahickon School District’s Board of Directors voted on the 2024-25 school year’s …

Lower Gwynedd officials thank Daisy Troop for Little Free Library in Oxford Park

The Daisy Troop from Gwynedd Mercy Academy (GMA) Elementary School was praised for its work at Oxford Park, where they …

Wissahickon recommends approval of 4.87% tax hike with 2024-25 school year budget

During the May 28 work session meeting of the Wissahickon School District Board of Directors, the 2024-25 school year budget …

Wissahickon School Board congratulates district retirees

A special segment of the session focused on these educators who have or will retire between July 2023 and July …

Ambler Borough contracts Bowman for Butler Avenue traffic-calming study

During the May 21 meeting of Ambler Borough Council, a two-part contract was approved to begin a look at traffic …

Hell’s Kitchen alum from Ambler in running for ‘Carla Hall Presents: Favorite Chef’

Matthew L. Bloch, 51, of Ambler Borough, is hoping to be your “favorite chef.” With

Business owner expresses frustration with impacts of ongoing construction on Dekalb Pike

From customers bottoming-out their cars, to blocked driveways and temporary signage, the difficulties continue to impact small business owners in …

Upper Dublin debates adding tax increase referendum to aid with open space initiatives

Township supervisors voted 5-2 to authorize the solicitor to draft an ordinance for placement of a EIT increase referendum on …

Upper Dublin Township aims to swap funds, improve more intersections along Norristown Road

The improvement of intersections along Norristown Road was a topic of much discussion during last week’s Upper Dublin Township Board …

Wissahickon to keep third-grade strings program following parent petition

Wissahickon School Board President Amy Ginsburg has confirmed the program will remain for the upcoming school year.

Discussion continues on plans for historic Ambler Freight House as demo date approaches

The current discussion centers on moving the building to a different space, but issues of funding, relocation and liability have …

Citing state law, Ambler Borough denies From the Boot’s outdoor dining request for York Street

From the Boot had hoped to allow for outdoor dining beginning in May.

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